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    Meiosis is a two-part cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes in cells from 46 to 23, resulting in gametes like sperm and egg for sexual reproduction. In meiosis I, homologous chromosome pairs separate, reducing the number from 46 to 23. In meiosis II, sister chromatids separate into individual chromosomes, further dividing the cell and its genetic material. Meiosis reduces chromosome number and promotes genetic diversity in offspring.

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    Meiosis is a two-part cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes in cells from 46 to 23, resulting in gametes like sperm and egg for sexual reproduction. In meiosis I, homologous chromosome pairs separate, reducing the number from 46 to 23. In meiosis II, sister chromatids separate into individual chromosomes, further dividing the cell and its genetic material. Meiosis reduces chromosome number and promotes genetic diversity in offspring.

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    Meiosis is a two-part cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes in cells from 46 to 23, resulting in gametes like sperm and egg for sexual reproduction. In meiosis I, homologous chromosome pairs separate, reducing the number from 46 to 23. In meiosis II, sister chromatids separate into individual chromosomes, further dividing the cell and its genetic material. Meiosis reduces chromosome number and promotes genetic diversity in offspring.

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    Meiosis
    What is a chromosome?
    A chromosome is a gene carrying structure. In humans, there are 23 paired
    chromosomes, called homologs. Each gene influences a hereditary trait.

    What is meiosis?
    Meiosis is a type of two-part cell division that results in cells with half as many
    chromosomes. In animals, this division leads to the formation of sperm and egg
    used in sexual reproduction.

    Meiosis I Meiosis II

    In meiosis I, the parent cell In meiosis II, the sister


    has a homologous pair of chromatids separate. This
    chromosomes (2n). The produces two daughter
    homologs separate and cells of unreplicated
    result in two daughter cells. chromosomes (n). These
    Each daughter cell has a cells become gametes
    replicated chromosome (n) (sperm/egg).
    also known as having sister
    chromatids.

    Thought Question:
    Which part 2n: chromosome pair Blue: came from
    of this n: single chromosome individuals
    image mother
    represents Red: came from
    meiosis I? individuals father
    Meiosis II?

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